| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NEWBURG R-II School district |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 136 | 59.13 |
| FEMALE | 94 | 40.87 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 39 | 16.96 |
| 8TH | 48 | 20.87 |
| 9TH | 36 | 15.65 |
| 10TH | 28 | 12.17 |
| 11TH | 40 | 17.39 |
| 12TH | 39 | 16.96 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 216 | 93.91 |
| BLACK | 1 | 0.43 |
| ASIAN/ORIENTAL | 2 | 0.87 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 5 | 2.17 |
| HISPANIC | 1 | 0.43 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 5 | 2.17 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 4 | 1.76 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 13 | 5.73 |
| H.S. GRAD | 72 | 31.72 |
| POST SECONDARY | 46 | 20.26 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 47 | 20.70 |
| DON T KNOW | 45 | 19.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 8 | 3.59 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 15 | 6.73 |
| H.S. GRAD | 81 | 36.32 |
| POST SECONDARY | 36 | 16.14 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 34 | 15.25 |
| DON T KNOW | 49 | 21.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 110 | 47.83 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 87 | 37.83 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 25 | 10.87 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 7 | 3.04 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 1 | 0.43 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 77 | 33.62 |
| TWO HRS. | 62 | 27.07 |
| THREE HRS. | 35 | 15.28 |
| FOUR HRS. | 28 | 12.23 |
| FIVE HRS. | 8 | 3.49 |
| SIX + HRS. | 19 | 8.30 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| What is the one thing that is likely to take the largest share of your time in the year after you leave high school? |
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| SEC8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORK FULL-TIME | 56 | 24.67 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 35 | 15.42 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 106 | 46.70 |
| MILITARY | 13 | 5.73 |
| OTHER | 17 | 7.49 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 60 | 26.43 |
| A & B | 51 | 22.47 |
| B | 23 | 10.13 |
| B & C | 37 | 16.30 |
| C | 16 | 7.05 |
| C & D | 25 | 11.01 |
| D | 11 | 4.85 |
| BELOW D | 4 | 1.76 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 21 | 9.13 |
| DON T DO IT | 40 | 17.39 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 75 | 32.61 |
| ONE HOUR | 65 | 28.26 |
| TWO HOURS | 16 | 6.96 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 13 | 5.65 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time. |
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| SEC11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 133 | 57.83 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 20 | 8.70 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 14 | 6.09 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 14 | 6.09 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 15 | 6.52 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 14 | 6.09 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 20 | 8.70 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 25 | 10.92 |
| GOOD | 81 | 35.37 |
| AVERAGE | 79 | 34.50 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 14 | 6.11 |
| POOR | 30 | 13.10 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? |
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| SEC13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 102 | 44.74 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 35 | 15.35 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 22 | 9.65 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 20 | 8.77 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 31 | 13.60 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 10 | 4.39 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 8 | 3.51 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| I use computers in school: Daily; Several times a week; Once a week; Once every two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all. |
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| SEC14 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 91 | 39.57 |
| Several Times/wk | 5 | 2.17 |
| Once a week | 12 | 5.22 |
| Once 2/wks | 5 | 2.17 |
| Infrequently | 67 | 29.13 |
| Not at all | 50 | 21.74 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 99 | 46.26 |
| Voc./ tech. | 79 | 36.92 |
| General | 36 | 16.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 16 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 32 | 14.75 |
| Rarely | 55 | 25.35 |
| Occasionally | 68 | 31.34 |
| Regularly | 62 | 28.57 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 38 | 17.59 |
| Rarely | 67 | 31.02 |
| Occasionally | 71 | 32.87 |
| Regularly | 40 | 18.52 |
| Frequency Missing = 14 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 34 | 15.67 |
| Rarely | 44 | 20.28 |
| Occasionally | 67 | 30.88 |
| Regularly | 72 | 33.18 |
| Frequency Missing = 13 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| NEWBURG R-II School district |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 17 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. | 12 | 5.2 | 77 | 33.6 | 81 | 35.4 | 33 | 14.4 | 26 | 11.4 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 10 | 4.4 | 62 | 27.3 | 60 | 26.4 | 58 | 25.6 | 37 | 16.3 | 3 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 22 | 9.6 | 92 | 40.0 | 76 | 33.0 | 16 | 7.0 | 24 | 10.4 | 0 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 24 | 10.4 | 88 | 38.3 | 68 | 29.6 | 29 | 12.6 | 21 | 9.1 | 0 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 39 | 17.3 | 106 | 46.9 | 54 | 23.9 | 11 | 4.9 | 16 | 7.1 | 4 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 34 | 14.8 | 88 | 38.3 | 56 | 24.3 | 26 | 11.3 | 26 | 11.3 | 0 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 30 | 13.0 | 73 | 31.7 | 54 | 23.5 | 51 | 22.2 | 22 | 9.6 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 9 | 3.9 | 26 | 11.4 | 77 | 33.6 | 61 | 26.6 | 56 | 24.5 | 1 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 26 | 11.4 | 97 | 42.5 | 63 | 27.6 | 23 | 10.1 | 19 | 8.3 | 2 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 36 | 15.7 | 85 | 37.1 | 62 | 27.1 | 19 | 8.3 | 27 | 11.8 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 43 | 18.8 | 88 | 38.4 | 47 | 20.5 | 23 | 10.0 | 28 | 12.2 | 1 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 18 | 7.9 | 63 | 27.8 | 75 | 33.0 | 34 | 15.0 | 37 | 16.3 | 3 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 52 | 22.7 | 78 | 34.1 | 48 | 21.0 | 20 | 8.7 | 31 | 13.5 | 1 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 35 | 15.3 | 71 | 31.0 | 65 | 28.4 | 27 | 11.8 | 31 | 13.5 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 50 | 21.7 | 75 | 32.6 | 50 | 21.7 | 28 | 12.2 | 27 | 11.7 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 65 | 28.5 | 65 | 28.5 | 65 | 28.5 | 21 | 9.2 | 12 | 5.3 | 2 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 18 | 8.0 | 47 | 20.9 | 88 | 39.1 | 33 | 14.7 | 39 | 17.3 | 5 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 28 | 12.3 | 83 | 36.6 | 55 | 24.2 | 40 | 17.6 | 21 | 9.3 | 3 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 98 | 42.6 | 63 | 27.4 | 44 | 19.1 | 10 | 4.3 | 15 | 6.5 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 52 | 22.7 | 104 | 45.4 | 45 | 19.7 | 10 | 4.4 | 18 | 7.9 | 1 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 28 | 12.2 | 88 | 38.3 | 67 | 29.1 | 22 | 9.6 | 25 | 10.9 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 29 | 12.6 | 98 | 42.6 | 64 | 27.8 | 16 | 7.0 | 23 | 10.0 | 0 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 18 | 7.8 | 44 | 19.1 | 71 | 30.9 | 52 | 22.6 | 45 | 19.6 | 0 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 35 | 15.3 | 43 | 18.8 | 77 | 33.6 | 55 | 24.0 | 19 | 8.3 | 1 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 32 | 14.0 | 78 | 34.1 | 92 | 40.2 | 10 | 4.4 | 17 | 7.4 | 1 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 20 | 8.7 | 31 | 13.5 | 61 | 26.5 | 47 | 20.4 | 71 | 30.9 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 46 | 20.1 | 109 | 47.6 | 49 | 21.4 | 5 | 2.2 | 20 | 8.7 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 34 | 14.8 | 61 | 26.6 | 64 | 27.9 | 42 | 18.3 | 28 | 12.2 | 1 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 51 | 22.2 | 75 | 32.6 | 59 | 25.7 | 17 | 7.4 | 28 | 12.2 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 24 | 10.5 | 66 | 28.9 | 89 | 39.0 | 22 | 9.6 | 27 | 11.8 | 2 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 19 | 8.3 | 89 | 39.0 | 71 | 31.1 | 22 | 9.6 | 27 | 11.8 | 2 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 62 | 27.1 | 92 | 40.2 | 41 | 17.9 | 16 | 7.0 | 18 | 7.9 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 30 | 13.0 | 83 | 36.1 | 77 | 33.5 | 14 | 6.1 | 26 | 11.3 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 7 | 3.1 | 38 | 16.7 | 63 | 27.6 | 52 | 22.8 | 68 | 29.8 | 2 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 65 | 28.4 | 38 | 16.6 | 72 | 31.4 | 40 | 17.5 | 14 | 6.1 | 1 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 47 | 20.4 | 83 | 36.1 | 42 | 18.3 | 27 | 11.7 | 31 | 13.5 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 37 | 16.2 | 60 | 26.2 | 58 | 25.3 | 25 | 10.9 | 49 | 21.4 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 106 | 46.3 | 78 | 34.1 | 23 | 10.0 | 7 | 3.1 | 15 | 6.6 | 1 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 16 | 7.0 | 49 | 21.6 | 70 | 30.8 | 36 | 15.9 | 56 | 24.7 | 3 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 55 | 24.1 | 23 | 10.1 | 58 | 25.4 | 38 | 16.7 | 54 | 23.7 | 2 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 20 | 8.7 | 77 | 33.6 | 68 | 29.7 | 23 | 10.0 | 41 | 17.9 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 27 | 11.9 | 80 | 35.2 | 62 | 27.3 | 28 | 12.3 | 30 | 13.2 | 3 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 58 | 25.4 | 87 | 38.2 | 63 | 27.6 | 7 | 3.1 | 13 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 30 | 13.1 | 92 | 40.2 | 63 | 27.5 | 18 | 7.9 | 26 | 11.4 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 49 | 21.6 | 102 | 44.9 | 35 | 15.4 | 19 | 8.4 | 22 | 9.7 | 3 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 19 | 8.4 | 36 | 15.9 | 84 | 37.0 | 46 | 20.3 | 42 | 18.5 | 3 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 30 | 13.0 | 66 | 28.7 | 45 | 19.6 | 29 | 12.6 | 60 | 26.1 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 57 | 24.8 | 87 | 37.8 | 43 | 18.7 | 16 | 7.0 | 27 | 11.7 | 0 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 67 | 29.3 | 81 | 35.4 | 42 | 18.3 | 13 | 5.7 | 26 | 11.4 | 1 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 47 | 20.4 | 54 | 23.5 | 75 | 32.6 | 24 | 10.4 | 30 | 13.0 | 0 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 64 | 27.8 | 84 | 36.5 | 53 | 23.0 | 17 | 7.4 | 12 | 5.2 | 0 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2001 |
| Tables Posted April 14, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |